The spear soldiers weren't as clumsy as the rotting corpses.
While still rigid, they silently followed their former formations and tactics.
The current scene was just like that.
The spear soldiers autonomously formed a square formation, thrusting out their long spears to create forwards-facing spear phalanx.
It somewhat resembled a scaled-down, or simplistic version of the Macedonian phalanx.
"Spread out, surround them, spread out now," Fang Hao roared.
Slightly startled, the skeleton foot soldiers dispersed, trapping the zombies' square formation in the middle.
There weren't many zombie spearmen.
About three hundred or so in total.
Seeing their enemies encircling them, they halted their attack, evidently puzzled.
Their spear targets kept shifting, like the hands of a clock, changing directions on the spot.
"Indeed, they can't manage without directions," Fang Hao noted, somewhat amused.
Despite the zombie spearmen's ability to form a phalanx in an instant, their intelligence was still abysmally low.
Without instructions, they didn't know how to respond to being surrounded by the enemy.
Their formation kept changing direction.
Fang Hao didn't waste any more words.
When the time was right, he gave the command.
"Attack!"
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The skeleton foot soldiers launched an attack, pouncing on their target like beasts from all directions.
The ones attacking from the front were sent flying high into the air by the protruding spears.
The spear tip got stuck in the skeleton's ribs, lifting it high into the sky, both parties showing off their claws and teeth, venting their rage.
And on the other three sides of the spear formation.
The skeleton foot soldiers closed in, slashing out with swords and daggers.
Fang Hao initiated his attack from the side, grabbing a spear that had been swung around, his iron sword slashing towards the opponent's neck.
Splat!
The iron sword smoothly cut open the opponent's throat. The dark-colored blood hung on the wound like thick syrup, not even a drop falling down.
"Damn it."
Fang Hao cursed softly.
He tilted his head to avoid the opponent's attack, constantly swinging his iron sword.
The wound on his opponent's neck grew and grew until he eventually cut through their bone.
The fight was rather intense.
Zombie Spearmen belonged to Level 2 and thus, they had higher basic attributes than the skeleton foot soldiers.
When all the zombie spearmen were wiped out, more than thirty skeleton foot soldiers had been injured or killed.
Even the soldier controlled by Fang Hao had his left shoulder bone broken by a spear.
It hung limp, unable to lift the wooden shield.
Fortunately, skeletons didn't feel pain, otherwise he would have a lot to endure.
"Clean up the battlefield. Damn, these zombies are fierce," Fang Hao shouted, tearing off a strip from the zombies' rotten flag and attempting to bind it around the ribs.
The skeleton soldiers began to clear the battlefield.
The spoils were collected.
[7 Shadowstones]
[2 Death Traces]
[Blueprint: Iron Spear]
[324 Rusty Iron Spears]
[Ancient Castle Key]
Besides the Shadowstones and Death Traces, a blueprint for an iron spear was also obtained.
In this world, the rule of [Production] was granted to lords.
Blueprints became particularly important.
Whether a designer or blacksmith, as long as you had a blueprint, you could forge the desired equipment and items.
Even though they gained more than 300 iron spears, it couldn't compare to the worth of the blueprint.
Having collated all the spoils from the battle.
They reached the ancient castle.
After inserting the key, skeletal foot soldiers pushed the door open with a concerted effort.
Entering the ancient castle.
Fang Hao's eyes widened instantly.
Unlike the dour exterior, the central hall of the castle was exceedingly bright and luxurious.
He felt like he was in a miniature palace.
The smooth floor shone with a gleam, the wooden wall panels on the walls were adorned with intricate patterns, and the Crystal Stones on the copper lampstands radiated a faint light.
This made the interior of the ancient castle still brightly lit.
Inside the castle was a red carpet, extending along the carpet every few steps, stood a stone pillar.
The stone pillars were carved with lifelike patterns.
And atop each stone pillar, sat a creature like a giant bat.
With eyes closed and immobile, they were like sculptures.
The bodies of the bats were comparable to those of adult wild beasts. They were huge with twisted muscles all over their bodies.
Through the gaps in the flesh wings, one could see their enormous claws and sharp, curved nails.
There was no need for any natural alertness nor any understanding of these creatures.
Having experienced two rounds of battles outside, it was clear that these were new monsters.
However, these bat-like creatures kept their eyes closed, completely unmoving, making it hard for Fang Hao to tell if they were sleeping, or dead.
"Go scout." Fang Hao said.
The skeleton soldiers in front walked forward, along the red carpet.
After only a few steps.
Suddenly, a giant bat on a stone pillar opened its eyes sharply, let out a howl, and sprang down from the stone pillar.
With its wide wings unfolding and aided by the gliding speed, it grabbed the advancing skeleton soldier into the air.
Before the skeleton soldier could react, he was torn to shreds by the giant claws.
Scattered bones fell from the sky, strewn all over the ground.
[Bloodthirsty Wolfbats (Level 5)]
[Ability: Combat]
[Skills: Flight, Bloodlust]
Description: When the Bloodthirsty Wolfbats bare their sharp fangs, it means they have lost all reason. They will tear flesh, bone marrow, and sate their desires in the most cruel manner.
When the wolfbats swoop down and get close.
Fang Hao could clearly see their attributes.
Seeing that it was a level five combatant, his heart skipped a beat.
How did the level of these creatures suddenly increase so much?
With the first wolfbat tearing the skeleton soldiers to pieces, the other Bloodthirsty Wolfbats opened their eyes one after another.
When their rage-filled, bloodthirsty red eyes turned towards Fang Hao and the others who had intruded,
They began to howl continuously, leaped down from the stone pillars, and pounced.
"Fight, kill these creatures." Fang Hao roared.
Upon receiving the order, the skeletons swung their iron swords to initiate an attack.
The space in the castle hall was limited, only a portion of the skeleton soldiers could squeeze in.
The rest were blocked outside the castle, unable to enter, nor able to use their numerical advantage.
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
There were a total of six Bloodthirsty Wolfbats.
They swooped down and plunged directly into the horde of skeletons, tearing open the defensive armor with giant claws and biting the skulls of the skeletons with their large mouths.
Once the Bloodthirsty Wolfbats were injured, they would fly into the air, waiting for their wounds to slowly dry up.
Then they would continue to charge down and battle with the skeletons.
"Close in, don't scatter." Fang Hao continued to command.
The scattered skeletons began to converge towards Fang Hao, using the wall behind them as a defensive point.
To avoid being dispersed once again.
But Fang Hao's command also attracted the attention of the wolfbats.
The nearest wolfbat dropped the skeleton it was holding and charged straight towards Fang Hao.
Fang Hao dared not make a head-to-head confrontation.
His body instantly fell to one side to evade the attack.
Bang!
The wolfbat knocked several skeletons flying, and its own body crashed into the wall behind it.
The huge recoil caused the wolfbat to succumb to a brief dizziness.
It shook its head, its body wobbly.
"Idiot! Kill it for me." Fang Hao cursed and attacked at once.
The nearby skeleton soldiers lunged at the same time, swinging their iron swords.
Wounds began to appear on the body of the wolfbat, and bright red blood flowed out.
With a wail of agony, it took to the air with its bleeding body.
Fang Hao cursed his luck silently.
It survived such an attack, what a tenacious life force.
Looking at the situation on the field, the loss of the skeleton soldiers had already reached hundreds. Continuing to fight would only increase the casualties.
"Get out and close the door on them."
The skeletons retreated back to the outside of the castle without looking back, closing the huge doors of the castle before the other side could react.
"A few of you block the main door, I'm going to get reinforcements."